Description
Monster Bell Pepper Salad Cups are a vibrant and playful way to enjoy a healthy snack or appetizer. These edible cups made from colorful bell peppers are filled with a fresh, crunchy salad that tantalizes the taste buds and adds excitement to any occasion. Perfect for parties, kids’ birthdays, or family dinners, these whimsical creations not only look appealing but also offer a nutritious option that encourages healthy eating habits. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you’ll have a fun dish that impresses both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 assorted bell peppers
- 2 cucumber slices
- 2 mini bell peppers
- 2 cups lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 radish
- Handful of small broccoli florets
- Dressing of choice (dairy-free ranch or Asian peanut dressing)
Instructions
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and deseed them. Set aside the tops.
- Create monster eyes by inserting a green olive onto each half of a broken toothpick and inserting it into the top of each pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumbers, radish, and broccoli florets. Toss with your chosen dressing.
- Fill each bell pepper with the salad mixture and use cucumber slices or mini pepper halves as tongues.
- Place the tops back on the peppers and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg